Seeking the High Council WIP

A sketch-to-painting WIP shot. Done in Photoshop 7.

After I scribble a sketch down (in Photoshop) and clean it up a little, I basically just freestyle the painting.

I block in my colors under the sketch layer to get an overall idea of the tone and color of the piece. I usually start with the background and work the figures in later.

I usually have an idea in my head for color schemes beforehand, and if I need to; I look at a few references from Google for inspiration and capturing realism (such as clouds, textures, fabrics, skin tones etc.)

Then I gradually paint over the top of the sketch, adding highlights, details, textures and stuff.

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